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Thera Peds
Kansas City, Kansas

Audiologist

AudiologistContract

Listed compensation

$50-$60/hr

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Job Description

About Us

TheraPeds Partners is a therapist-owned and operated organization. We partner with schools to provide Audiology services to PreK–12 students nationwide. As a team of special education providers, we understand the education process, IDEA requirements, and the importance of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Our mission is to deliver high-quality school-based Audiology services while making meaningful connections in a collaborative learning environment.

Job Description and Responsibilities

This is a full-time or part-time on-site role as a School Audiologist serving a school located in Kansas City, Kansas.

The School Audiologist will be responsible for supporting students with hearing-related needs through hearing screenings, audiological assessments, monitoring hearing health, and recommending appropriate supports and accommodations within the educational setting.

Responsibilities may include collaborating with teachers, special education staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support students' access to instruction and participation in the classroom.

The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, clinical knowledge, and a passion for working with students with special needs.

Job Details

  • Full-time, 37.5 hours/week
  • Part-time 20 hours/week
  • October – May (26/27) School Year
  • On-site, in-person
  • PreK – 5 grades
  • Job duties: educational services, case management, evaluations
  • Dual support from the District and TheraPeds
  • Competitive pay
  • Guaranteed hours, including documentation, administrative and planning time
  • $50 – $60+/hour ($1875-$2250/week+)

Responsibilities

Conduct hearing screenings and audiological assessments for students to identify and monitor hearing-related needs.

Evaluate students' hearing abilities and interpret assessment results to determine appropriate educational supports and services.

Recommend, monitor, and support the use of hearing assistive technology, amplification devices, and classroom accommodations.

Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, speech-language pathologists, families, and other specialists to support students' communication and access to instruction.

Participate in IEP meetings and contribute audiological information, recommendations, and goals as appropriate.

Monitor students' hearing needs and progress, maintaining accurate documentation, assessment records, and service notes.

Provide guidance to school staff and families regarding hearing loss, hearing technology, and strategies to support students in the educational environment.

Doctorate degree (Au. D. or equivalent) in Audiology from an accredited educational institution. Applicants holding a master's degree in Audiology earned before January 1, 2012, may also qualify under Kansas licensure provisions.

Current, valid Kansas Audiologist License through the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS).

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) through ASHA preferred.
  • 1+ years of experience in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred.
  • Experience working with children, including students with hearing loss or other special needs.
  • Strong knowledge of hearing assessments, hearing assistive technology, and educational accommodations.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
  • Proficient in the use of technology and electronic documentation.
  • Ability to obtain required fingerprint and background clearance.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with school staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams, demonstrating a high level of tact and discretion in both internal and external communications.

Physical Requirements

Working and playing with students requires that employees must be able to perform the necessary physical movement functions, as needed, such as lifting, sitting, walking, standing, crawling, and engaging with students in all physical locations and activities, while adhering to the duties outlined by the district.

  • Benefits (eligibility dependent on employment status)
  • Competitive compensation package with benefits including health, dental, and vision and 401K (W2)
  • Resources for health benefit enrollment and hourly rates which includes a stipend for health benefits and taxes (1099)
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Access to a supportive network within the TheraPeds community
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Bi-Monthly Salary Deposits
  • This position will be a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor

Summary

TheraPeds Partners is seeking a full-time, on-site School Audiologist for a school-based position in Kansas City, KS. This is an excellent opportunity for an audiologist who is passionate about supporting students’ hearing health and helping children access the educational environment with the tools and services they need to succeed.

This role is ideal for candidates searching for School Audiologist jobs near me, Audiologist jobs in Kansas City, school-based Audiology positions, or full-time part time Audiologist opportunities in Kansas.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate degree in Audiology or a qualifying master's degree earned before 2012, along with a valid Kansas Audiologist License. Preference is given to those with a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) and at least one year of experience in a school-based or pediatric setting.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric audiologySpecial education collaboration

Audiology Career Context

Of the 50 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 10% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kansas is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 61.0% of Kansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Audiology market look like in Kansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$125kAudiology median $114k (middle half $104k–$114k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$127k in purchasing powerKansas index 90.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 10% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment619 active listings, Oct 2026
New Audiology listings158 in the last 30 days132 the 30 days before (+20%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Audiology pay trend−3.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Audiologist Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

32 jobs · 12 employers
16
<$95k
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$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
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$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
84% this job
Loan repayment
72%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 1.5
Below most Audiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 594 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401K
Professional development and continuing education
Guaranteed hours including documentation and administrative time
Bi-monthly salary deposits

Living in Kansas City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.5
State income tax
Up to 5.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Kansas City, MO-KS metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.